Times of Israel reported earlier this month:
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas received a draft constitution [on February 5] ... that aims to transition the PA to a full-fledged state, Ramallah’s official Wafa media outlet said....
Abbas ordered that the draft constitution be submitted to the Palestine Liberation Organization’s Executive Committee for review before being made available for public feedback, a process that could take months to over a year, a Palestinian official told The Times of Israel.
It will then have to go through a public referendum and receive a majority support in order to come into effect.
The "Draft of the Temporary Constitution of the State of Palestine" (full text) contains a number of provisions on religion and religious freedom. It provides in part:
Preamble: ... Palestine is the cradle of heavenly religions, where peace was preached and where the Messenger of God travelled; it is the land of prophets, the meeting place of religions, and the cradle of civilizations. From its heart, this constitution draws the essence of humanity, where faith is a guide, tolerance is a lifestyle, and justice and peace are a goal for those who seek it....
Article 3, Sec. 2: The state is committed to preserving its religious character and protecting its Islamic and Christian sanctities, as well as its legal, political, and historical status....
Article 4, Sec. 1: Islam is the official religion in the State of Palestine.
Sec. 2: The principles of Islamic Sharia are a primary source for legislation.
Sec. 3: Christianity has its status in Palestine, and its followers' rights are respected.
Article 37: Freedom of belief is absolute, and the freedom to practice religious rites and establish places of worship for followers of monotheistic religions is a right regulated by law. ...
Article 38 Sec. 3: The law prohibits any call for racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility, or violence.
Article 69 Sec. 1: The law punishes the crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, aggression, and all serious and systematic violations of human rights. They are not subject to a statute of limitations and may not be pardoned.
Article 132 Sec. 1: Sharia disputes and personal status are handled by Sharia and religious courts.
